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Deta 1151 smoke alarm replacement
Hi, has anybody had an joy replacing the now delisted Deta 1151 mains powered smoke alarm?Looking for a replacement one that will fit into the bracket, here is a link to the alarm https://www.safelincs.co.uk/deta-1151-replacement-smoke-alarm/ cheers si
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Going off piste with appliances and worktops in a Magnet kitchen
We're getting a new Magnet kitchen - deposit paid, but plan not yet finalised. We've got our own installer to do the work. There are 2 things we are still unsure on - appliances and worktops. We need a new leccy double oven, induction hob, extractor, microwave and washing machine - we have an existing integrated dishwasher…
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Multi tool blades - are expensive ones worth it?
I have a Milwaukee multi tool (takes star lock blades). I have a good few Lidl’s own brand parkside “universal” blades that are not compatible - and there don’t seem to be any adaptors (I’ve googled…) question - are Milwaukee own brand titanium coated blades worth it? They are £8-£10 each. Will they last much longer & cut…
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Bathroom tap
After a warm shower my bathroom cold tap sometimes won’t turn on any ideas what could cause it? I still have water downstairs
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Most efficient boiler settings
I have a Worcester Greenstar 30Si boiler circa 2008 that has recently had most of its innards replaced on my BG homecare contract due to a crack in the heat exchanger. I’m assuming it’s running more efficiently as a result anyway, but I heard the guy in charge of Octopus Energy on the radio the other day saying that people…
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Economy 7
I have economy 7 heaters at my property and they have broken and I was wondering which is the best way to go as they are expensive to buy and with the price of energy at the moment. My question is do I replace for the same or are these new eco heaters the way to go. Any body done this or have either of these please help.…
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Who is responsible?!
A tenant moved into a flat and brought their washing machine as I didn’t supply one. One can only assume they didn’t connect things properly and had washing machine on at night. It flooded the kitchen/living room and also resulted in water running down to the flat below. someone has been in to check and confirmed issue was…
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Self Levelling - Formula to calculate volume of a sloping wedge?
Hello,We have an old rectangular building with a floor that slopes from one corner to the furthest corner.The foundations and ground have now been stabilised. We are considering using a self levelling compound or 'runny' concrete.We want to know the volume of material needed to finish with a flat floor.Please advise if…
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Selling a Gas AGA
Has anyone had any success in selling their Gas AGA at all? If so, would you mind letting me know how much you got for it or what you were offered. Currently my highest offer is £600! plus I would have to pay for a gas engineer to disconnect it. Our Gas usage is ridiculous, for a 4 bed detached with gas central heating…
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Replacing Slats in Roller Garage Door
Hi all I have recently had a roller garage door fitted. I have soon realised that the aluminium slats are fragile, as my rubbish bin lid has dented it. I've been told that a cost-effective way would be to swap the 5 dented slats with the ones that are hidden in the box. Has anyone done this before? How difficult is it to…
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'Fold,' in felt of newish flat roof.
I've noticed a slight fold in the felt of my flat roof, which was installed last winter. It seems to have come away from the layer beneath, and full of air. There are a few spots like this, I've pictured the worst. I'm wondering if this is a problem to be. Though there would have been a fair amount of expansion and…
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Filling in gaps / damaged floor boarding
Hi, I'm planning on laying a new carpet, but before I do, I'd like to fix a few gaps and holes between the MDF floor boards. Does anyone have any recommendations for filling the gaps? I wondered whether Polyfilla might do the trick? It's an old house, so lots of hacks done by previous owners - unfortunately relaying the…
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Freestanding tap shower head angles
Just had our bathroom done and had a free standing tap put in. When looking at these, it seemed a common trait that the shower head attachment sits upright, rather than being tilted forwards. The upshot of this is when you use it, you either have to give it a really good shake, leave it in the tub or it drips for a bit due…
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Hot water tank and storage heaters - replace/upgrade?
The flat I'm interested in unfortunately doesn't have central heating (maybe a good thing with gas prices set to rocket further?) but I'm wondering it would be still worth upgrading the storage heaters (circa early 2000's so quite old) and the huge water tank (takes a lot of space) Are there more modern alternatives…
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Signed off a job but not looked closely.
Just had granite worktop installed. After workmen been here an hour or so my husband notices head man keeps polishing one bit every now and again whilst doing other tasks. Hubby thought head man was testing out polishes and didn’t really think. the head man who was giving orders and seeing everything was going well, just…
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Fridge Problem
Lately the drain hole has frozen water sitting on it after some googling I poked the hole with a straw and cleaned the drip tray out The water is still sitting there any ideas what I can do now?
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Miele floorhead for carpet
I have the C3 cat & dog vacuum cleaner. The main floor head supplied with it was impossible to push on carpet but it also came with a turbobrush (similar to this: https://youtu.be/EkgoIS5ESXQ). That works ok on carpet but it’s still quite an effort to use. However the main problem is that it’s so big and bulky which makes…
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Storm damage to Conservatory
Upgraded to glass roof on our conservatory July 2020. Storm Franklin caused finial to be ripped off and now when it rains water drips in . Have been trying for 2 weeks to get firm who installed it to come round but they keep fobbing us off by telling us it’s not emergency. Having never claimed on house insurance we were…
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Should I have my washing machine repaired?
I have a Siemens S14.39 washing machine, which was bought about 15 years ago. On Saturday during a wash; I was prompted with an error. It was one of these errors (I should have noted it down): I Googled the error and was advised to restart the washing machine, so I did. Now the buttons light up, but pressing them has no…
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Hotpoint Fridge Freezer
Product :- 5 year old Hotpoint FFA52P.1 Fridge Freezer (Two compartments, top Fridge & the Bottom Freezer as standard) The Problem :- The fridge freezer light recently started to Blink ‘number of times’ when the top door is open and this happens when the fridge freezer compressor is running and as soon as the fridge…
